Best affordable UV nail hard gels

In this video, I will share my favourite UV and LED nail hard gels.
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[@nicoleowsley8299]

Please continue this type of video for any nail products; acrylic, soak off solution, monomers, etc.

[@Nailcou]

All right!

[@Rebeccamunro1]

Yes please Anastasia, can you do this video for acrylic, powder and liquid that are more quality (as they don’t cause such a reaction as low quality products) Many thanks in advance! 🙏🏽 I love your soothing voice and your skill and knowledge is exceptionally great! Thankyou for taking the time to make all these great videos! 💓🥰 much love from the UK xxx

[@chromeoiran951]

Your gel nail vids are some of the most in-depth, comprehensive ones I've ever seen on KZbin, and in the last 2 hours I've become a very enlightened new subscriber that is so happy to have found you! Thank you for the knowledge share, Anastasia. You're amazing. 💕

[@Nailcou]

Thank you very much, Deb!

[@Woekkie]

Awesome, it's always such a pleasure getting tool advise from someone who is a pro in the business.

[@magdalenawojno599]

Hi Anastasia! I worked on many different hard gels but I found my favourite hard gel in Victoria Vynn, the consistency isn’t very thick is more of self levelling but I found them very fast apply, no lifting and less breaking even if trapped between door for medium length and they cure under both Uv/led lamps

[@saragates2255]

I'd love to see the same type of video discussing affordable quality acrylic products... thank you for this video it was very helpful!

[@mashellvin]

I used IBD for years but got bored and frustrated with their small line. I then moved on to Young Nails which is amazing however I still wanted the ability to customize my clients gels to their nail types and lifestyles and that’s light elegance - their range is amazing and never fails to perform exquisitely 👏🏻💙😊

[@MargieM10]

michellvin I believe NSI is produced from the same lab as LE now. Don't know where I heard that!

[@annabor1000]

BasedOma Light Elegance has their own labs, McConnel Labs. (Sp?)

[@barbiejake4801]

I love IBD I have cases of it I bought on KZbin it self levels so good, these gels your showing are great in consistency and the colours are amazing too, thanks for sharing this great tutorial💕💖💗💓💞💝💕💖💗💓💞💝

[@annabor1000]

Yes for this video with acrylics! Thank you so much! Love your videos!

[@EveHyland-in8jb9ti9y]

Thanks was looking through your videos to see what hard gels you recommend. Blessings from Scotland. 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌺

[@sarahburrows6470]

Thank you for all the real reviews it really helped this beginner find the right things for her

[@willettewashington9485]

Just doing my own nail, can't afford nail school yet. Fell in love with gel bottle ink, but they are tech only brand. Started with IBD.

[@madlitebrite]

I wish u could gel bottle inc! How do you like IBD?

[@Rebeccamunro1]

Yes please Anastasia, can you do this video for acrylic, powder and liquid that are more quality (as they don’t cause such a reaction as low quality products) Many thanks in advance! 🙏🏽 I love your soothing voice and your skill and knowledge is exceptionally great! Thankyou for taking the time to make all these great videos! 💓🥰 much love from the UK xxx

[@ashleystonge86]

Honestly, I've been using yayoge.. And not their polygel( which i also like) but their builder gel.. It works great for me and the clear is really clear😁

[@BajaRosie]

SILCARE is a great inexpensive hypoallergenic hard gel...if money was no factor i would use light elegance exclusively! their glitter gels can NOT be beat!!!

[@sitnspin1819]

Brands I absolutely adore are Young Nails, Artistic Nail Design, Cuccio, Naio Nails, and Crystal Nails.

[@amalusmani1825]

I absolutely loved this video. So informative! THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@shihtzuluvrtwo6386]

I'm not a pro, but I have used Supernail, IBD, currently liking Crystal Nails. Supernail is very reasonably priced, especially when one practices often. Thanks for sharing your honest review!😘

[@pagesartwork]

shihtzulur two Have you ever tried Silcare? I've heard good things about it, & I've heard you don't have to be liscenced to purchase it. Not sure about how it's priced, tho. Also wondering....do you like the Crystal Nails better than the others you've tried? I thought you had to be liscenced to buy Crystal Nails products.

[@shihtzuluvrtwo6386]

Melanie Cape , I've heard about Silcare but have not tried it, not sure where to get it. Crystal Nails I really like. I'm using their pink builder with the fiberglass and so far I like it. Nice hard gel, my nails are flimsy due to meds. I also acquired their Baby Boomer gel kit and it worked great. I didn't need a license for their product, they ship fast out of Melbourne FL. Check out their website, all you need is to set up an account, they didn't require a license. I've tried gels from Germany, which are good, kept coming back to Crystal Nails. If you try the Silcare, let me know how it worked for you and where you found it.

[@pagesartwork]

shihtzuluvr two I'm not really planning to try it anytime soon...but if I do I'll definitely let you know what I think. I'm currently using Canni builder gel. It's really the only one I've ever tried, but I really like it. Of course, I have nothing to compare it to right now, but I have no problems with it...& I build really long stilettos with it...& almost never break one, or have lifting. Thanks for the info & for chatting with me. 😘😘😘

[@Myeyeofthebeholder]

Is ibd gel led cure?

[@shihtzuluvrtwo6386]

Christine L Hi, yes it is LED. I got mine at Sally Beauty Supply, cheaper on line.

[@laclaires8999]

Thanks so much for this video.. as a student, all the different brands can get overwhelming😀👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning]

You do such wonderful complete instructional video's. Better then most out there, and I've seen so, so many. Thanks!

[@tracyunnasch5409]

Jude W - Who else do you like to watch that you feel are best instructors? I have my own, but I want to know who others watch! Expand my horizons! :)

[@helenadellcolebyjohnson5370]

Hello anastasia great video very informative. .I just started using the builder gels called gellish. ..it was ordered online thru amazon and I'm liking it and still learning how to use it effectively and with UV and LED lamps..... years ago I used a system that was totally different and it was by zotos lightstrokes gel...I think it's discontinued. .those gel names you call off I will look for them online and try them .thank you do much for this tutorial blessings

[@snazzynails2627]

I've just got some IBD gel. Never used gel before. I watched your video on apply gel for beginners. TFS 👌

[@mariskasmt]

Hi Anastasia. Great video. I use mostly a Polish brand of builder gel called Makear. I find it very good. I have also recently discovered a very cheap polygel substitute called gelike. Amazing product. I look forward to your next video. X love from Ireland

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

Soooooooo happy that you recommend IBD. I just bought their starter kit last night and I was wondering if it's a good brand. If you recommend it, that's a big plus for me!

[@MsButterflysting]

Thank you for sharing this very in depth video, or tutorial? Learning so much from you! I have never tried working with gels & am gathering as much info as I can before diving in. Saw that chemical burn video of yours. I definitely don't want to get that as I'm obviously not a licensed nail technician. However, your videos have inspired me to possibly become one! Thanks & have a great day today!

[@Nailcou]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@betsymorgan7996]

Thank you so much I have been wondering about some other type of gels because I've only gotten a few from wish and did not like them but I wanted to try other gels

[@lpdakilp7030]

I'm using brillbird builder gels for a year.they are pretty good.I used to use trosani multy gel but I didn't like it's consistancy.I would like to try young nails gel.

[@TerraRiley]

Yaasssss! You're the best! ❤️❤️ I can't believe more people aren't doing videos like this and you're amazing for listening to your subscribers! ❤️ PS what's the difference between builder gel and body builder gel??? I want to get the NSI hard gel and that one has me so confused!

[@rheaglover1501]

Thank you for the info with the different gels

[@cadiacaine]

I've been using young nails and I find as long as I do the prep correctly I get no lifting at all, even if I use cheap gel just like u said good prep no lift! I have a cheap china brand i got just for the pink builder but im like u I find something that works and I stick with it

[@sophiajardine3894]

Your videos are very informative!! Thanks

[@avaharris4760]

Would love to hear about more hard gels that are not from us I use silcare base one any recomendations

[@user-tg6sf8pr5r]

Hi. I'm watching your videos a long time and You are really helpful!!! 😊 I'm using the Jelly Nude cover builder gel from Mosaic Professionails and I am really happy with this gel❤😍

[@user-bc4rn1jw7e]

I'm not sure if you were talking about base gels but there is a base gel by gracia called g-jelly base gel. I use it with no prep and it lasts a month. With prep I've never had it lift!

[@bellaroserela]

Thank you for the video. This was very informative

[@jeawoo9930]

I use and like IBD although just purchased a light elegance kit have not used afraid of the heat spike now lol also have gel play from akzentz. Thank you for sharing. I wish we (USA) could receive other goodies and stuff from other countries though.

[@jaids_place]

Thank you. Very useful information 😉

[@dddd-cb7di]

I am looking for an hyoallergenic builder gel, can you please recommend me some

[@jazzygoddess7734]

this was soo helpful thank you so much

[@rawreen]

I use Light Elegance gels, you can’t beat quality and their glitter gels are fabulous.

[@KateLB1027]

rawreen I want to try those so badly! I’m not a pro, just a nail lover and hobbies, so I can’t get my hands on those beauties. Those glitter gels are hard to resist 😍

[@ASMenz1828]

Of course, who wouldn't if money was not an issue. Lucky you

[@nadastankovic5245]

Hi there, I really enjoy watching your teachings on different nail tutorials. I do gel nails for past 10 years. I love CND Brissa line, sculpting, gel overlays and building nails. I like using gel pots and not bottles of gel inside them. I also use Shellac, it’s a builder and then cure it. Like the line of OPI OXICAM, they are coloured gel pots for building nails. These are affordable for me. I live in Canada and can get them locally. Would like to try higher end products like Young Nails, Light Elegance, Fuzion, Buttercreams and others. With these my distributor is out west of Canada. You have to spend very well over $200.00 to get free shipping. When I use AliExpress the shipping is almost same as the product price, it’s crazy. I’m licensed and even though I am with a license the products are expensive. I don’t have a big clientele and ordering high end products, I don’t make a profit or even break even. When you prep your nail good and use dehydrator, primer and base my nail honestly don’t chop or lift. I know this product is so known from Young Nails Protein Bond and so good, but for me to order from out west it’s like almost double with shipping. If it’s local sure I will buy all his products. There is another one called Gellish hard Gell for nail extensions or just overlays. Very good for me and no lifting. So last thing you offer nail classes online? Is it Gel or Acrylic system? I worked on Acrylic but not very good at it. Would like to learn better. Don’t know where you are for classes? Again if it’s online teachings I don’t mind. I have all the equipment. Love from Canada 💙

[@Nailcou]

I have online classes available at nailsproacademy.com

[@sylviestiles]

I'm using the young nails synergy gel, but switching to the amore Ultima gels because I'm having a hard time finding the young nails.

[@dellar.6082]

I almost always cure in my LED lamp and it works. I either use my LED lamp or my LED&UV 2 in 1 lamp

[@cherriesdiamonds7748]

What primer do you use for all gels?.

[@tinakris28]

Hi Anastasia. What’s the name of 3rd hard gel you were talking about? Thanks 😊

[@KrissD.]

Hi which NSI GEL is the Super thick one for sculpting ? What’s it called? Thanks 😋💗

[@nelidasotelo3067]

Very good video and information!💖💖💖

[@rosana6041]

Thank you, for this video.

[@kriziamyriamcampobasso7715]

Hi Anastasia! I used Serebro (nailiss) as main products but unfortunately it is unavailable for me at the moment (I live in uk). I have moved to Saviland thanks to your videos, but I feel that there is a difference. I wonder whether you know that brand and if it compares at all with any products available in Europe and UK 🥰

[@1ycj]

Hi, you mentioned the ibd doesn’t burn but I just did mines today using the led lamp and I must disagree with you, it does burn a bit. But I love the ibd compared to the Makartt polygel. I started on my thumb nail using the polygel and noticed the polygel is a bit softer than the ibd gel. I do like the application of the polygel which I find is less messy in the application opposed to the ibd. I did see that the ibd gel is coming out with the ibd gel in a bottle application in November which I can’t wait to try.

[@ceknott]

What do you think about builder in a bottle please

[@nauci]

What do you think about Light Elegance gels?

[@jademansfield5095]

New subscriber! Havent even finished watching the first video 🥰

[@Nailcou]

Thanks for subbing!

[@monak]

Could you put out some links to these Gel brands?

[@magaligonzalez362]

I absolutely love your videod. You are so thorough. I have learned so much from you. Keep up the good work.

[@ceknott]

Which thick builder gels please

[@theoldways1549]

Hi Anastasia. I spend all my money on Venalisa when I started doing gelnails. They send me their "new formula" and the old one, all mixed up. I complained for along time. They would not reimburse me. So one of the type of gels is so thick, I think I can best compare it with silicone sealer for bathrooms it kitchens. It sticks to absolutely everything. It does not self level at all!I cannot however build a nail with it. I use the scooper to put it on the nail. As soon as I touch it with any type of brush, it sticks to the brush. I use "monomor i.g. aceton with alcohol mix". It doesn't make a difference. The other type of gel they send me is thinner but gooey like melted chewingum in the sun on a sidewalk. Can I send you two pos of this gel? Would you make a video using them? What am I doing wrong. I want a gel I can swoosh from one side of the nail to the other and down. Which consistency should I be looking for? please help. My nail salon business never got of the ground because all my money went to their products. They seemed good in their ads 😭 Thank you

[@anahipaolinelli5020]

What are the least toxic ones ? Thank you 😊

[@jacquelinep.5237]

I recently found a dupe for acrylics which would be (builder or hard gel) used as a glue for nail forms/ press ons so I’m now looking for an affordable gel that I can use under the Red Carpet LED lamp.

[@onequeen411]

Babygirlnanils has a apres dupe video with a link to a gel

[@mademoisellekaya1438]

Ai... you said quality gels never will give allergic reactions and that is not true. Go around on YT, search for titles like 'am I allergic to' or not allergic and grab a brand and you will find enough people who are allergic to so many brands, as also top brands.. But, I am very happy with your video's, you provide a ton of information and lots of great looks! My question.. I came accros lamps that have CCFL/LED and... what is that? I just can't seem to understand what products they are used for, is it gel? Or only hard gels or specific for Acrylic? What can you do with these type of lamps since I only see 'only for UV LED lamps' on every product? Is this a new type of lamps? Thank you so much for all you do, I just love your channel 😎🤗

[@gerdagerd9933]

I use supernailprofesional it's really very good😊

[@andrew_sar]

Also tried young nails and it burned very bad. I love gelish gel. I've also tried that cheap china gel I think it is called Lina or Sina. It is okay. No burn but not super high shine

[@alejandra4me]

Do you have to be a professional to buy any of these? If so what do you recommend for beginners to get, and where I can buy them :)

[@candicewdowiak9254]

I’m interested in the Russian brands please . I need a really pigmented art gel too

[@ushasingh2303]

Is supernail hard gel runny?

[@antonelladinicola4606]

where can I find Supernails gels?

[@samanthaseeley3429]

I use Saviland gel in clear and I love it ❤

[@chubbiturtles9818]

I love it too but for some reason a lot of people say it doesn't cure

[@amirika]

I tried out Venalisa builder gel but when I tried to use it a second time the top layer was very hard. Is there a proper way to store hard gel or is the brand just not good?

[@hindimusiclove316]

AmazinglyAonna Keep it away from the sun light!

[@jimnoneofyobusiness5067]

Was wondering if you were going to mention YOUNG NAILS ...... they are #1 by a long shot!!!

[@ArtistInManyWays]

Please make a video like this on soak off and acrylic products :)

[@Nailcou]

Ok, coming up soon :)

[@vuongho27]

I’ve been using Crystal Nails gels and I love them

[@heatherbolanos4877]

Where can I get the nsi body builder cover pink warm gel?

[@Nailcou]

nsinails.com/product/uv-body-builder-cover-pink-warm-gel/

[@legkun21]

I’ve been using the IBD hard gel and I don’t like it at all becaue it’s not self leveling and it is really stringy.

[@theordinarygal8155]

Where can I find some of these, like, maybe Amazon?? Or some other website I don't need to get because I don't have a license? I'm just an enthusiast!

[@Nailcou]

Yes, you can find all of them on Amazon

[@Carly1302]

Hi. Do you need a basegel with the NSI gel??

[@Nailcou]

Hi Carla! You can use clear or Cover pink color as a base - just apply a thin layer and cure 30 secs

[@efirizou5843]

I loved your video.you so professional.congrats!!!!i was working with the first gel that you mention it was realy good.now i will try nsi.if you want tell us about russian products.now i m working with lunail cream gel and i like it.doyou know it??

[@Nailcou]

Yes, I heard about lunail but haven't tried it

[@barbaratrammell4424]

Thanks for the info. Just starting to do gel nails on my own nails. Very frustrating. I'm using gelish now and it seems to be working like a think nail polish. No lifting, but no matter what I've tried my free edge continues to chip. I think I need something stronger and will certainly try the suggestions you gave. Keep um coming. :)

[@antonijakraljevic7211]

do you work with venalisa hard gel? i buy it from aliexpres it is perfect for me..but i am still beginer..

[@Nailcou]

Antonija, no, I haven't tried it yet

[@belengonzalez8344]

Someone knows if the supernail gel needs a base coat or you can use the same gel for base?

[@Nailcou]

It's better to use Base Coat - they also have it in their brand. But other brand base coat will work in case you don't have it

[@bezaca6833]

Thank you very helpful! Would you be able to recommend a trustworthy website to buy them as there are so many fake ones I can't find original brands anymore 🤦

[@Nailcou]

I recommend to buy them from official distributors - nsinails.com supernailprofessional.com

[@gordanajeftic7736]

And color gels please

[@adoniag7163]

Anastasia I am a beginner i want one thikc gel.. Can you recommend me one of that in your video please.. Thank you anyway your videos is very nice by the way..

[@Nailcou]

NSI Body Builder clear or Entity one

[@jenniferk7483]

I want to try to do my own gels but so nervous because you have to be SOOO precise! Undecided with gel like you use or the dual gels where you put in the tip and can remove the tip and work from there. Help!!!! Also what is a “soak off” nail gel? I don’t understand what that is/means?!

[@Nailcou]

Jeniffer, if you want to do extensions I recommend to use Hard gels. Soak off gels are better for natural nail overlay and can be removed with soaking them off with a special remover. Dual forms is the method that works both for gel and acrylic

[@olgacolonforeversky]

Hi hun. Great video. 👍👍💞

[@Nailcou]

Thank you!

[@rubyreyes5992]

I used Light Elegance. Did you try it? But I live in USA so thank you for everything. I will like to try from Young nails.

[@Nailcou]

I only tried glitter light elegance - amazing! But haven't tried any builders yet

[@rubyreyes5992]

Yes I had tried Fuzion Tammy Taylor. I live in Ct and you recommend something that can I get?

[@Ashleyvr-cw2yn]

Ruby Reyes definitely try the Young Nails!!

[@wrokgoddess]

I use Mia secrets builder gels.. affordable and nice pinks.. IBD is good also..

[@Nailcou]

I heard a lot about these gels, definitely have to try them too

[@rj3892]

I love Mia's secret SO much!! 😆

[@dorimiller5663]

I’m looking for a hard gel that does not soak off and cured under led light.

[@Nailcou]

Dori, most hard gels are like that :)

[@dorimiller5663]

Nailcou , can you suggest any for me. The ones I see are UV cured and soak off.thank you

[@ceknott]

I would also like to see expensive brands please

[@elicekangombe9741]

Hi dear, i am in Namibia how can i order this gels? .

[@Nailcou]

I think you need to look for local distributors or order online

[@martinabolsec3092]

Great video, pls do the expensive gels and soak off!

[@Nailcou]

Ok :)

[@nickiealtieri-enochs1914]

Mostly use Akz'entz or ibd. Will give SuperNail a try. Also....LOVE your lipstick/stain color!!!! Brand? Color? 😍😁♥️

[@Nailcou]

Thank you, Nickie! Lipstick is Inglot HD Lip Tint Matte # 32

[@nickiealtieri-enochs1914]

Thank you so much for the info 💋😘

[@nickiealtieri-enochs1914]

Thank you so much for the update! 😘💋💋💋

[@avaharris4760]

Also any hypoallergenic hard gels thxs so much

[@Nailcou]

Ava, all professional gels are hypoallergenic. But we still need to follow safety rules to avoid allergic reactions

[@konapuppy10]

What can you use to stop the burning? Thank you!

[@rj3892]

KP2010 If your lamp has a low or half heat setting it'll help with the heating up while it cures. If yours doesn't have this setting than try curing for 5 seconds, take hand out for 5 seconds, repeat 😉

[@konapuppy10]

Ria J THANK YOU! It gets so hot I pull my hand out from the lamp. Now, I know to do this is normal!!

[@konapuppy10]

k THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@cadiacaine]

Freeze it outside but still in the light first then put ur hand inside fully, also, use thinner layers

[@majblomma2000]

KP2010 Silicare’s Base one doesn’t burn at all. :)

[@angelamiller4113]

So 3 years later has anything changed? Or are all these products still the best?

[@Nailcou]

I probably need to do a new one, as have more fav brands now, but these are still good!

[@MrMsanon24]

I’m interested in the ones you order from Russia

[@tatjanaa1674]

Have you tried crystal nais hard gels?

[@Nailcou]

No, only few colors

[@peterjenisch3348]

We all know the most of this ..but interesting are the Company names ooohhhh !!!!!!

[@zeinamohammed6785]

There is one brand called M+ and it made in Russia, my question is it good ,because I am not able to found another brand in my country (Syria) ,I would be so happy if u answered me💙

[@Nailcou]

Unfortunately I've never heard of it

[@kereenmars]

Are the gels soak offs?

[@Nailcou]

No, those are regular hard gels - they file off

[@ESC075Chitown]

I currently use IBD & Mia Secret gels

[@smboursaw]

How long do these builder gels last?

[@ESC075Chitown]

@@smboursaw Depending on the prepping work of your nails they can last up to 4 wks

[@DanteVelasquez]

Have you ever worked with mia secret gels?

[@rj3892]

Dante Velasquez I love them! Especially the clear it's great for glitter mixes 👍 I buy it on Amazon

[@DanteVelasquez]

thank you!